The change of command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. It is a time-honored tradition, conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command.

Buschman is transferring to Portsmouth, Virginia where he will serve as the deputy commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area.

Brown comes to Miami from Coast Guard headquarters where he held the position of assistant commandant for response policy.